#Young girl thought to be dead freed in hostage release

#Young girl thought to be dead freed in hostage release

A 9-year-old Israeli-Irish girl believed to be dead was unexpectedly freed Saturday as part of the hostage release deal between Israel and Hamas. Emily Hand was among the 17 hostages released Saturday, the second wave of 50 hostages planned to be released by Hamas by Monday after Israel and Hamas reached a short-term cease-fire deal…

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#Michigan state lawmakers urge Biden to ‘advance a lasting ceasefire’

#Michigan state lawmakers urge Biden to ‘advance a lasting ceasefire’

More than 20 Michigan state lawmakers sent a letter to President Biden Wednesday, urging him to “advance a lasting ceasefire” between Israel and militant group Hamas.  In the letter, the state lawmakers noted that international organizations — including the United Nations, World Health Organization, and UNICEF —, faith leaders, elected officials, and community leaders have…

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#IDF claims tunnels prove command room under Gaza hospital

#IDF claims tunnels prove command room under Gaza hospital

The Israeli military shared video of tunnels under the al-Shifa Hospital in Gaza on Wednesday, claiming that the footage proves Hamas has used the hospital complex as a “command and control center.” Videos shared by the IDF show soldiers walking through small, concrete-lined tunnels with sparse electric lights. Another video shows a tiled bathroom attached…

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#Staffers urge Chicago mayor Johnson to call for cease-fire in Gaza

#Staffers urge Chicago mayor Johnson to call for cease-fire in Gaza

Over 30 staffers of Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson called on the progressive lawmaker to back a cease-fire in the Israel-Hamas war on Tuesday, signaling increased pressures between Democrats over the conflict. The letter, first reported by Politico, urges Johnson to join Chicago city council member Rossana Rodríguez-Sánchez’s calls for Chicago leaders, President Biden and the…

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#Acclaimed poet arrested in Gaza: reports

#Acclaimed poet arrested in Gaza: reports

Mosab Abu Toha, a Palestinian-born poet, has been arrested by Israeli authorities in the Hamas-governed Gaza Strip, multiple media outlets have reported. Attorney Diana Buttu told The Washington Post on Monday that Toha was arrested by Israeli officials when he, along with his family, were attempting to evacuate southern Gaza. Toha was arrested at a…

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#Lawmakers debate future of Israel military aid

#Lawmakers debate future of Israel military aid

Lawmakers shared their thoughts on social media following reports that Democrats in the House and Senate are discussing how to create conditions for future military aid to Israel. The discussions, first reported by Politico, are preliminary, and it’s unclear if they will evolve into congressional action. A House Democrat who was granted anonymity by the…

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